Saturday, January 27, 2024
West Wing Catawba Science Center, Hickory NC
Only 56 Days Until BoBfest 2024
West Wing Catawba Science Center, Hickory NC
Only 56 Days Until BoBfest 2024
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8:30am - 3:45pm Hallway We have several different astronomy organizations spread across North and South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Check the hallways for any displays and information from these clubs. Listen for club announcements and activities in the Main Event Room at times shown in the schedule. |
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8:30am - 4:00pm Room 7 Are you an astrophotographer? Do you paint or draw the sky or celestial objects? Bring your work and display it at BoBfest! |
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9:00am - 4:00pm Nearby A short walk from BoBfest. Tours on the hour from 10 to 3. $5 to tour Harper House |
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9:00am - 5:00pm SALT Block Campus Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is located in the SALT Block adjacent to BoBfest. The library offers materials for all ages, public internet workstations and wireless internet access, adult and childrens programming, extensive reference sources, and an in depth local history collection. |
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10:00am - 4:00pm Catawba Science Center Catawba Science Center is part of the SALT Block (Science, Arts, and Learning Together) and is pleased to host BoBfest! The campus is the old Hickory High School and offers hands on exhibits, planetarium, and aquarium. Admission Feb 2 is BUY ONE GET ONE FREE to BoBfest attendees. |
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10:00am - 1:00pm Room 1 We know the talks and activities might wear thin on the youngest astronomers. The Family Science Events offer several hands-on experiences for kids of all ages. Hosted by Catawba Science Center Staff and Volunteers |
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10:00am - 4:00pm SALT Block Campus See American art, Southern folk art and changing exhibitions.General admission to Hickory Museum of Art is FREE; however, we always welcome contributions in any amount! |
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11:30am - 1:00pm Outside View the Sun through safe solar filters! White light, Hydrogen Alpha, Calcium K, and more! |
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4:30pm - Main Event Room Closing Remarks |